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Old Jan 13, 2003 | 09:54 AM
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Unsure whats wrong with the suspensin at the moment
If a do a right turn, i.e. a bit of right hand side lock I get a banging nise from the front lhs of the car. I dont get this at all if going in a straight line or full lock on left....
The noise is louder the more right hand lock I have

I've had up in the air and I cant see anything wrong at all... thought it migt have been a loose arb joint... but it is'nt.

So its probably the shocker.. but why would this only make a noise when turning in sharply

Any suggestions... no leaking oil, etc?
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Old Jan 13, 2003 | 01:18 PM
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A couple of suggestions that I have discovered with some help...

1. badly fitted spring top mount / general damper assembly problem
2. worn lower ball joint on one side (my best guess)
3. could be a CV joint or wheel bearing.

Is it a constant banging noise, or just one bang then silence?

[Edited by dnb - 1/13/2003 1:19:33 PM]
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Old Jan 13, 2003 | 02:18 PM
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Constant banging while I'm turning say round a corner.. hear about a dozen bangs then it disappears as I straighten up. When I say bang, more of a knocking sound

Thanks
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Old Jan 13, 2003 | 05:32 PM
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check exhaust mountings first - had similar thing, turned out to be loose bracket making knocking noises on right handers & I thought it was suspension.
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Old Jan 14, 2003 | 09:43 AM
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Thanks

Think its a CV Joint - will get it checked out next monday when I get a Fuel Pressure Regulator fitted...
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